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Team USA Advances to 4 Nations Final, Canada Faces Finland for Remaining Spot

The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off delivers thrilling games, high viewership, and international stakes as Canada, Finland, and Sweden vie for the final berth.

Tensions ignited right after puck drop between USA and Canada as three fights broke out in the first nine seconds of the game.
Matthew Tkachuk, No. 19 of Team USA, fights with Brandon Hagel, No. 38 of Team Canada, during the first period in the 4 Nations Face-Off game on Saturday.
Players and fans stand for the U.S. national anthem prior to the first period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game between Canada and the United States in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
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Overview

  • Team USA secured a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off final with a 3-1 victory over Canada, highlighted by physical play and intense competition.
  • Canada must defeat Finland in regulation to guarantee their place in the final or rely on specific outcomes from the USA-Sweden game if they win in overtime or a shootout.
  • Finland, coming off a dramatic overtime win against Sweden, can clinch the final spot under similar conditions but reversed, making their matchup against Canada pivotal.
  • Sweden remains in contention but requires a regulation win over the USA and for the Canada-Finland game to be decided in overtime or a shootout to advance.
  • The tournament has drawn record-breaking viewership, with fans praising the high level of play, dramatic comebacks, and the opportunity to see NHL superstars represent their countries.